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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.62, 155.54 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.62, 155.54 and 113.24 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.62 : 155.54 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.62/155.54 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.62x = 155.54 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.62x = 17,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613.35/113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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